There are 16 schools in Kendal (excluding independent schools), including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Kendal has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Kendal under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Kendal
| Total Schools | 16 |
| Total Pupils | 4,493 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 18.32 |
| Median Free School Meals | 11% |
The median school in Kendal has 11% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 64th highest figure in Cumbria. This represents about 490 pupils, or approximately 1 in 9 of Kendal's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Kendal is 18.32 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 54th highest ratio in Cumbria, and the 237th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North West region of the UK.
Primaries
9
0% Outstanding • 89% Good
Secondaries
2
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Kendal's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 8 schools or 89% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between high and low - about 33% and 22% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 11% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Kendal's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Park School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal | 4–11 yrs | 210 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| Ghyllside Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 459 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Heron Hill Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| St Mark's CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Church of England | |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 119 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Church of England | |
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 226 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Stramongate Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
Church of England |
Most of Kendal's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 100% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and high - about 50% and 50% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Kendal's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkbie Kendal School | 11–18 yrs | 1,060 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| The Queen Katherine School | 11–19 yrs | 1,465 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Most of Kendal's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal College | 16–99 yrs |
Good |